The 4 most insecure areas of online behavior
Security experts and users follow a drastically different set of best practices to protect their security online, according to a new report from Google.
Kristin Burnham | 12 Aug | Read more
Stories by Kristin Burnham
How Facebook Hashtags Impact Your Privacy
Following in the footsteps of Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr and other social networks, Facebook finally gets hashtags. Here's what you need to know about the new feature and a look at how it does--and doesn't--impact your privacy settings.
Kristin Burnham | 13 Jun | Read more
Facebook Rolls Out New Account Recovery Feature
If you've lost access to your Facebook account, the social network has a new service called Trusted Contacts. This feature relies on close friends to help you safely restore your information and your account.
Kristin Burnham | 03 May | Read more
How to Recover From a Twitter Hack
Do you know what to do if your Twitter account is hacked? Here are four steps to take to regain control of your account and ensure it doesn't happen again.
Kristin Burnham | 25 Apr | Read more
Twitter Plans Two-Step Authentication to Prevent Hacks
Following Tuesday's hacking of the Associated Press' Twitter account, the microblogging site is reportedly working on a two-step authentication security solution to help prevent future hijackings.
Kristin Burnham | 24 Apr | Read more
5 Facebook Home privacy facts
Last week, Facebook released new software for Android phones called "Home." The software is a set of apps that you can download to put Facebook photos and messaging front and center on your mobile device.
Kristin Burnham | 09 Apr | Read more
In Pictures: How to Spot a Social Media Scam
Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are breeding grounds for phishing, clickjacking and social engineering attacks. Here are nine tips for spotting a scam, plus advice for what to do if you fall victim.
Kristin Burnham | 29 Jan | Read more
How Your Facebook Privacy Settings Impact Graph Search
Facebook today announced a new search capability--currently in beta--called Graph Search. Here's how your Facebook privacy settings will affect what others can find.
Kristin Burnham | 15 Jan | Read more
4 Facebook Privacy Settings for the New Year
Facebook's privacy settings are a pain point for many users: From the chaos it's caused after a privacy breach to the confusing settings after the launch of Timeline in 2011, securing your data and understanding who can see which parts of your profile have never been easy.
Kristin Burnham | 04 Jan | Read more
What You Need to Know About Facebook's New Privacy Settings
Facebook announced that it's rolling out a handful of changes to the social network at the end of the year. Looking to help you better manage its privacy and security settings (which have been time-consuming and confusing to use), Facebook is adding privacy shortcuts, a tool for managing multiple photos in which you're tagged and new navigation in the activity log.
Kristin Burnham | 13 Dec | Read more
How to access Facebook's free antivirus tools
If you suspect that malware may have compromised your computer, head to Facebook's new 'malware checkpoint' where you can ensure your system is clean and virus-free.
Kristin Burnham | 11 Jul | Read more
Three things you need to know about how LinkedIn's calendar works
Reports last week revealed that LinkedIn collects meeting information --including phone numbers and sensitive meeting notes -- if you turn on the iOS app's calendar feature. LinkedIn sets the record straight, making three important clarifications.
Kristin Burnham | 13 Jun | Read more
6M LinkedIn passwords leaked: How to change your password
LinkedIn users: Change your password.
Kristin Burnham | 06 Jun | Read more
Online privacy: How to block Google ads and adjust your settings
Sometimes the ads that appear in your Google search results or in Gmail are a bit of a mystery. That's why Google is now explaining how they work and rolling out two new features: one that gives you transparency into why the ads are appearing and one that lets you manage the ads that you see.
Kristin Burnham | 02 Nov | Read more
Facebook Privacy Slideshow: 11 Settings to Revisit Now
With Facebook's constant stream of changes, keeping up with your privacy settings can be daunting. Here's a rundown of the newest features, what the changes mean to your privacy and how to update your settings.
Kristin Burnham | 07 Oct | Read more